Iowa Senate Reelects Mike Klimesh as Majority Leader
Republicans in the Iowa Senate chose Spillville Republican Mike Klimesh to lead the majority for another term.
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Iowa election coverage follows candidates, campaigns, voting access, campaign finance and results across state and local races. Reporting reaches Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Sioux City.
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November 6, 2026
Bohannan Wins Iowa 1st District RaceIndependent candidate Michael Bridgford issued a statement after Christina Bohannan won the general election in Iowa's 1st Congressional District.
November 5, 2026
Sand Wins Iowa Governor RaceDemocrat Rob Sand was elected Iowa's governor on November 3, 2026, after a campaign focused on anti-corruption, bipartisanship, affordable living and public education.
November 5, 2026
FAMILY Leader Pledges Cooperation With Iowa DemocratsThe conservative group says it will work with newly elected Democratic officials in constructive cooperation whenever possible.
November 4, 2026
Armstrong Wins Iowa House District 20 Despite WithdrawalDemocrat Eric Armstrong won a state House seat after ending his campaign in September due to health problems.
November 4, 2026
Sand Defeats Lahn in Iowa Governor RaceDemocrat Rob Sand wins Iowa's governorship over Republican Zach Lahn, with Democrats also flipping key Senate and House seats.
November 4, 2026
Stutting Wins Iowa Senate District 35 SeatRepublican challenger Joe Stutting defeated Democratic incumbent Mike Zimmer in the Tuesday general election, with Republicans also retaining every Clinton County office.
November 4, 2026
Watkins Wins Iowa 100th House District RaceRepublican Blaine Watkins defeated Democrat Matt Mohrfeld in the 100th House district, while Lee County races also produced new officeholders.
November 4, 2026
Republicans Hold Most Iowa Legislative SeatsIncumbent Republicans kept most Delaware County and state legislative seats in the 2026 general election, while Public Measure A for Lake Delhi was defeated.
November 4, 2026
Baier Wins Iowa Senate District 9 SeatRepublican Steve Baier defeats Democrat James Uhlenkamp to succeed retiring State Senator Tom Shipley.
November 4, 2026
McGowan Wins Iowa's 4th District House SeatRepublican Chris McGowan defeated Democrat Dave Dawson in the 2026 midterm race for Iowa's 4th Congressional District.
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